Manalapan Soccer Club awarded scholarships to 14 outstanding High School Students who have made an extraordinary impact on and off the field.
These 14 students have exemplified outstanding achievements in academics, community service and athletics, representing some of the finest young adults in our community.
Each year MSC awards $1,000 & $500 College scholarships for High School Seniors and $500- $250 training scholarships to High School Freshman-Junior year students. In addition, the Club also offers a $500 Senior Recreation soccer and\or Referee scholarship.
Top Male Honors went to Manalapan High School Senior, CJ Tolerico, awarded the Tim Hanlon Scholarship presented in memory of Tim Hanlon an outstanding MSC player who grew up in Manalapan and also played Varsity soccer for Manalapan High School.
Top Female Honors went to St. John Vianney High School Senior, Lori Ann Giovanniello, awarded the Morgan Ball Scholarship. This scholarship has been established in memory of Morgan Ball who passed away in December. Raised in Manalapan, Morgan played for the MSC United for 10 years and was a Manalapan Varsity High School player, Captain 2 years.
Additional College honors went to Manalapan HS Players Gregory Grzelak, Brian Telzer, Andrew Cocklin, Joseph Gentile.
Referee and Recreation Scholarships were awarded to local graduating Seniors Rachel Wurmbrand, Courtney McNulty, Nicole Salvatore, and Elizabeth Ozery.
Training Scholarships were presented to local HS students, all players in the Manalapan Soccer Club, including: Kevin Olsen, Vineel Chakradhar, Paula Annunziato, Alexa Scotto, Rachael Tremblay, Michael Gentile.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
Senior Scholarship:
*Senior High School Student (Does not have to be Manalapan HS)
*Member of MSC team, provided that there is a team available at the skill level they play
*Must have a "B" or better average in their high school career
*Must be participating or have participated in soccer at the high school level
Senior Recreation team or Referee Scholarship:
*Senior High School Student (Does not have to be Manalapan HS)
*Member of MSC Recreation team, provided that there is a team available at the skill level they play and or is currently an active Referee
*Must have a "B" or better average in their high school career
Training Scholarship:
*Freshman-Junior yr. High School Student (Does not have to be Manalapan HS)
*Member of MSC team, provided that there is a team available at the skill level they play
*Must have a "B" or better average in their high school career
*Must be participating or have participated in soccer at the high school level